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Donna Summer

American singer (1948–2012)

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Occupation

Singer

Born in

Boston

Born

December 31, 1948

Zodiac

Capricorn

23,149

days lived

63

age at death

Born
December 31, 1948 in 🇺🇸Boston
Died
May 17, 2012 (aged 63)
Zodiac
♑︎Capricorn·rat 🐀
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About

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Donna Adrian Gaines, known professionally as Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter. She gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the "Queen of Disco", while her music gained a global following.

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Sun Sign

Capricorn♑︎

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Moon Sign

Aquarius♒︎

Dominant Element

Earth

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Planetary positions calculated for December 31, 1948

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2012
Day 23,148
Age 63

Death of Donna Summer

Confidence
96%
May 17, 2012

Donna Summer dies of lung cancer in Naples, Florida.

2008
Day 21,690
Age 59

Release of 'Crayons'

Confidence
96%
May 20, 2008

Summer releases 'Crayons', her first studio album in 17 years.

2003
Day 20,068
Age 54

Performance at Nobel Peace Prize Concert

Confidence
96%
Dec 11, 2003

Summer performs at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway.

1999
Day 18,263
Age 50

Release of 'Live & More Encore'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1999

Summer releases 'Live & More Encore', a live album.

1998
Day 17,898
Age 49

Grammy Award for 'Carry On'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1998

Wins Grammy for Best Dance Recording for 'Carry On'.

1980
Day 11,520
Age 31

Second Marriage to Bruce Sudano

Confidence
96%
Jul 16, 1980

Marries Bruce Sudano, a musician and songwriter.

1979
Day 11,072
Age 30

Release of 'Bad Girls'

Confidence
96%
Apr 25, 1979

'Bad Girls' album is released, becoming her most successful album.

Day 10,958
Age 30

Born Again Christian

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1979

Summer becomes a born-again Christian.

Day 10,958
Age 30

Wins Grammy for 'Last Dance'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1979

Wins Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for 'Last Dance'.

1975
Day 9,497
Age 26

Release of 'Love to Love You Baby'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1975

Releases 'Love to Love You Baby', a major breakthrough hit.

1973
Day 8,767
Age 24

First Marriage to Helmuth Sommer

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1973

Marries Helmuth Sommer, Austrian actor.

Day 8,767
Age 24

Birth of Daughter Mimi

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1973

Birth of her daughter, Mimi Sommer.

1968
Day 6,940
Age 19

Move to Munich

Confidence
89%
Jan 1, 1968
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1967
Day 6,575
Age 18

Graduates from Jeremiah E. Burke High School

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1967

Graduates from Jeremiah E. Burke High School.

1958
Day 3,288
Age 9

Early singing in church

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1958

Begins singing in church choirs at a young age.

1948
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of Donna Summer

Confidence
96%
Dec 31, 1948

Donna Summer is born LaDonna Adrian Gaines in Boston, Massachusetts.